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News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Tue May 11, 2021 11:02 am

That battle mask is awesome!

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Tue May 11, 2021 11:07 am

It's just unfortunate that this BAD-ASS Primal is not transformable. It wouldn't add that many parts to make him transform in ape mode. I really want to see how the ape would look.

News Credits: 19 · by **blackeyedprime** » Tue May 11, 2021 12:40 pm

It's growing on me since the unpainted prototype that was a bit generic. Not a must have, hopefully master made will get round to some super deformed from other tf lines as a sd Primal with adjustabl facial expressions (bot and beast) would be awesome.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Tue May 11, 2021 11:08 pm

He's nice, but I'll wait for the model kit. Not paying $175 for this.

Emerje

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Sat May 15, 2021 5:06 pm

Greetings Seibertronians! Flame Toys taken to their Twitter account to give us more images of their Kuro Kara Kuri Victory Leo to salivate over!

These new images show him with his box and also include two messages images of him combined with their previously released, Star Saber! The indominating looking Victory Saber is a re-imagined combined form for the pair.

What do you think of this high end figure?

Shout out in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sat May 15, 2021 5:17 pm

That's monstrously BAD ASS! :michaelbay:

Fans with room and money to spare are in for a treat!

News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Sat May 15, 2021 5:19 pm

Getting major Yuusha/Brave vibes there, and the boots actually look decent in this configuration! I like how the lion legs form bracing stabilizers (presumably to absorb the recoil of those cannons) on his boots, and the lion chest is a great addition to the design. A shame I'm not in the market for this, because it does look cool.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Mon May 17, 2021 10:01 am

Flame Toys' Opitmus Primal toy is going to be released very soon. At just shy of $200, many fans are hesitant, so we want to give you as much info as we have on the product. We found a video on Facebook showcasing the articulation along with the weapon configurations. Enjoy! It is sold out from a few online places, so check with your dedicated online collectible retailer if they have any left in stock.

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Product Description
Flame Toys presents a fully painted, highly articulated figure of Optimus Primal, and includes a special base for extra support when posing! Based on Beast Wars: Transformers, this figure from the Furai Action series is highly detailed and you won't want to miss out!

Product Features
6.69 inches (17cm)
Made of die-cast
Approximately 60 points of articulation
Part of the Furai Action series
Based on Beast Wars: Transformers
Box Contents
Optimus Primal figure
2 Swords
2 Removable weapons
2 Weapons attachments
Base

News Credits: 30 · by **DeathReviews** » Mon May 17, 2021 4:39 pm

$200 for a figure of a character I never really liked? Easy pass....

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon May 17, 2021 8:04 pm

Man, that Victory Saber is just so cool.

News Credits: 1 · by **bluecatcinema** » Tue May 18, 2021 1:17 pm

Evil Eye wrote:Getting major Yuusha/Brave vibes there, and the boots actually look decent in this configuration! I like how the lion legs form bracing stabilizers (presumably to absorb the recoil of those cannons) on his boots, and the lion chest is a great addition to the design.

Yeah, this is what the original combination should have looked like. Far more creative than just turning Victory Leo into a backpack and boots for Star Saber.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:19 pm

If you're a big fan (or even a moderate fan) of Flame Toys' Transformers Furai Model line then there's some good news coming your way! The company officially announced Friday from the ACG HK 2021 event that the latest entries to the plastic model line will be Bludgeon and Banzaitron! For some this is the most ideal use of the Furai Model line: a Pretender and an Action Master. And no, they don't share any parts, the two martial arts masters will be entirely new sets of molds. Like many Furai Models the pair is designed by Akira Amemiya of Studio Trigger, but lack his trademark stylizations (See: Optimus Prime (Attack Mode), Starscream and Devastator). More as we learn it!

In other news, the SDCC 2021 Furai Model G1 Nemesis Prime exclusive is now available to order at Bluefin for the reasonable price of $40 even. He comes with all the same accessories as the Optimus Prime kit, stands 6" tall and has 40 points of articulation. Release is expected to be August 15, 2021 meaning you wont have to wait long to get the evil doppelganger in your collection.

Like what you see or tired of Transformers that don't transform (even though these two typically transform as is anyway)? Let us know in the Energon Pub Forums!

Website · by **Fires_Of_Inferno** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:49 pm

Emerje wrote:If you're a big fan (or even a moderate fan) of Flame Toys' Transformers Furai Model line then there's some good news coming your way! The company officially announced Friday from the ACG HK 2021 event that the latest entries to the plastic model line will be Bludgeon and Banzaitron! For some this is the most ideal use of the Furai Model line: a Pretender and an Action Master. And no, they don't share any parts, the two martial arts masters will be entirely new sets of molds. Like many Furai Models the pair is designed by Akira Amemiya of Studio Trigger, but lack his trademark stylizations (See: Optimus Prime (Attack Mode), Starscream and Devastator). More as we learn it!

In other news, the SDCC 2021 Furai Model G1 Nemesis Prime exclusive is now available to order at Bluefin for the reasonable price of $40 even. He comes with all the same accessories as the Optimus Prime kit, stands 6" tall and has 40 points of articulation. Release is expected to be August 15, 2021 meaning you wont have to wait long to get the evil doppelganger in your collection.

Like what you see or tired of Transformers that don't transform (even though these two typically transform as is anyway)? Let us know in the Energon Pub Forums!

Okay, now we're talking! That Bludgeon and Banzaitron are right up my alley!

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:34 am

Gotta admit, I'd be tempted bu both of these undeads. But I'll need more than concept art to bite.

There's also Arcee and Blackarachnia in the works. I've seen prototype pictures somewhere...

News Credits: 11 · by **primalxconvoy** » Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:31 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:Gotta admit, I'd be tempted bu both of these undeads. But I'll need more than concept art to bite.

There's also Arcee and Blackarachnia in the works. I've seen prototype pictures somewhere...

Banzaitron isn't "undead", only Bludgeon is.

Now, if there's a way to customize Bludgeon into being a pretender shell for a custom, smaller Bludgeon figure, then this is thing will sell like hot cakes. Hopefully, more, non-transforming characters will be released, thus making these figures actually relevant to the needs of more TF fans.

News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 11:48 am

Bludgeon and Banzaitron look awesome! And Blackarachnia too, I love Ban's artwork and Blackarachnia is one of my favourite characters, so I'll be sure to preorder her when she comes up.

Website · by **Fires_Of_Inferno** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:44 pm

Evil Eye wrote:Bludgeon and Banzaitron look awesome! And Blackarachnia too, I love Ban's artwork and Blackarachnia is one of my favourite characters, so I'll be sure to preorder her when she comes up.

? Where did you see that they're doing a Blackarachnia?

News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 1:03 pm

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:
Evil Eye wrote:Bludgeon and Banzaitron look awesome! And Blackarachnia too, I love Ban's artwork and Blackarachnia is one of my favourite characters, so I'll be sure to preorder her when she comes up.

? Where did you see that they're doing a Blackarachnia?

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 1:04 pm

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:
Evil Eye wrote:Bludgeon and Banzaitron look awesome! And Blackarachnia too, I love Ban's artwork and Blackarachnia is one of my favourite characters, so I'll be sure to preorder her when she comes up.

? Where did you see that they're doing a Blackarachnia?

It's on their Facebook page or something. There's also an Arcee in the work.

Website · by **Fires_Of_Inferno** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 3:31 pm

Evil Eye wrote:
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:
Evil Eye wrote:Bludgeon and Banzaitron look awesome! And Blackarachnia too, I love Ban's artwork and Blackarachnia is one of my favourite characters, so I'll be sure to preorder her when she comes up.

? Where did you see that they're doing a Blackarachnia?

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:
Evil Eye wrote:Bludgeon and Banzaitron look awesome! And Blackarachnia too, I love Ban's artwork and Blackarachnia is one of my favourite characters, so I'll be sure to preorder her when she comes up.

? Where did you see that they're doing a Blackarachnia?

It's on their Facebook page or something. There's also an Arcee in the work.

Ooohhhh kay. Well I'm gonna need those too.

goddam i'm such a mark

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Aug 01, 2021 6:10 pm

Action Masters and Pretenders at last, those are perfect for this line.

Also, the Kuro Kara Kuri cyclonus artwork looks fantastic. I hope they make him as a furai model kit soon

News Credits: 11 · by **primalxconvoy** » Mon Aug 02, 2021 12:12 am

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Action Masters and Pretenders at last, those are perfect for this line.

Also, the Kuro Kara Kuri cyclonus artwork looks fantastic. I hope they make him as a furai model kit soon

I know, right? I really hope both FT and S7 continue to make more "literal" non-transforming toys. I really think that they're the ones most of us want from a line like this. Then, perhaps Hasbro will wake up and start making RED series versions (but hopefully with better QC).

News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Sat Dec 18, 2021 4:13 pm

Did this get posted? Because if not, Furai Model Acid Storm!

I was actually contemplating painting my Skywarp up as Acid Storm and I'm glad I held off now! I might have to get this; I have some of Alclad II's Candy Enamel Bottle Green, and I reckon I could give him a really cool deco.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Mon Dec 20, 2021 12:51 am

Evil Eye wrote:Did this get posted?

Not in this thread, but it is on the front page as part of the Robotkingdom newsletter. Thanks for posting it here too so we can discuss it.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Mon Dec 20, 2021 9:24 am

We could probably post a late rundown or recap if we wanted to. They showed a bunch of stuff off in November while I was sick without computer access. It's all on their Twitter.

Emerje